Irene Wertenbroek
Rosmalen
Summary
Driven Project Manager with a talent for strategic planning and mitigate risks. Demonstrated skills in team leadership, communication and focussing on the end result in a dynamic environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations Manager
Dual Inventive
Oisterwijk
2020.04 - Current
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (development, sales, suppliers, assembly partners) to achieve project milestones from from PoC to shipment of orders to customers.
- Directing procurement regarding alignment of procurement framework contracts and actual purchase orders.
- Identify and mitigate bottlenecks, implement long-term solutions in processes.
- Accountable for proper balance in budget, quality agreements and time schedule.
- Implemente quality control measures (hosting pFMEA sessions and set manual instruction standards).
- Optimise workflow procedures with strategic planning and create a collaborative work environment.
- Enhancing safety awareness in connection with the delivery of safety products.
- Responsible for warehouse layout, stock management, incoming and outgoing checks.
Manager Team Orthotists
Heckert&vanLierop Orthopedie
Eindhoven
2013.02 - 2020.04
- Fuelled a positive work environment with regular team-building activities and trainings to keep a strong team with equils standards.
- Piloted change management initiatives, successfully improving organisational adaptability.
- Development of two new products in two new markets.
- Initiated and participated in commercial activities.
Orthotist
Heckert&vanLierop Orthopedie
Eindhoven
2007.01 - 2013.02
- Searched for appropriate orthopaedic solution to make people literally move more easily.
- Analyzing actual needs out of the original request.
- Outlined options and provide the solution which met requirements of user, medical specialist, health insurer and H&vL.
- Managed purchasing, order processing and production.
- Established new relationships with Medical Specialists and Therapists.
Orthotist
Bosman
Eindhoven
2004.03 - 2006.12
Product manager
ROVC Technische opleidingen
Ede
2000.02 - 2003.09
- Responsible for the Mechanical Engineering courses (updating technical content, modernizing teaching tools, teacher training and supporting commercial activities).
- Initiated and realized three new courses (Fieldbus Systems, Project Management and Maintenance Operator).
- Supervised practicums for electrical engineering courses.
Product manager
Montis mobility
Helmond
1998.05 - 1999.11
- Responsible for the technical support of the product group; electric wheelchairs (product specifications, manuals, CE marking etc.).
- Investigated a start-up of a new product line within Montis Mediquip including a realised POC prototype.
Technical designer
NORFI
Bacolod, Philippines
1996.11 - 1997.06
- Design and manufacture of individual wheelchairs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Orthopeadics
Fontys Hogeschool
Eindhoven 2004.08 - 2007.07
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Haagse Hogeschool
The Hague, South Holland 1992.09 - 1998.07
Foundation Degree in Science - Chemistry
Fontys
Eindhoven 1991.09 - 1992.06
Skills
Jira, Exact, Wordpress and Microsoft Applications
Affiliations
- Water sports, hiking, padel
- Co-founder / Owner Zwemeiland.nl
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Upper intermediate
Dutch
Native
Trainings
- 2013 The source, Essencetrainingen, Amsterdam. Training on discovering and harnessing your inner strength as a basis for being an inspiring leader with creative solutions for all situations, etc.
- 2011 Lower Limb Orthotic Rehabilitation, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Application of orthoses.
- 2008 Clinical Gait analyses, VU Medical Centre, Amsterdam. Gait analysis for children with CP.
- 2004 Essence, Essencetrainingen Amsterdam. Training on relationships with others in private and work.
- 2001-2002 PLC systems ROVC Technische Opleidingen Ede.
- 2000 Hydraulics & Pneumatics ROVC Technical Education Ede.
- 2000 Transducers & Sensors ROVC Technical Education Ede.
personal qualities
Proactive, analytical, strategic, results-driven, connector, to-the-point, decisive, strong in communication, creative, and a positive attitude.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Dual Inventive
2020.04 - Current
Manager Team Orthotists
Heckert&vanLierop Orthopedie
2013.02 - 2020.04
Orthotist
Heckert&vanLierop Orthopedie
2007.01 - 2013.02
Bachelor of Science - Orthopeadics
Fontys Hogeschool
2004.08 - 2007.07
Orthotist
Bosman
2004.03 - 2006.12
Product manager
ROVC Technische opleidingen
2000.02 - 2003.09
Product manager
Montis mobility
1998.05 - 1999.11
Technical designer
NORFI
1996.11 - 1997.06
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Haagse Hogeschool
1992.09 - 1998.07
Foundation Degree in Science - Chemistry
Fontys
1991.09 - 1992.06